Recipe Post for Wonton Soup
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Introduction
Escape into a warm, comforting embrace with a bowl of homemade Wonton Soup. Popular as a flavorful starter or a cozy evening meal, this savory soup is a sure way to perk up your day!
Why Make This Recipe
If comfort food is what you crave for, few dishes can compete with Wonton Soup. Making it at home, you get to control the quality of ingredients ensuring a healthy, delicious treat.
How to Make Wonton Soup
Ingredients:
For the Wontons:
8 oz ground pork
1/4 cup finely chopped shrimp (optional)
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp ginger, grated
1 clove garlic, minced
1 package wonton wrappers
For the Soup:
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
1 tbsp soy sauce
1-inch piece of ginger, sliced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Handful of spinach leaves or bok choy (optional)
Directions:
1. Make the Wontons: Combine ground pork, shrimp, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Place the mix onto wonton wrappers, seal edges after folding into desired shape.
2. Prepare the Soup: Bring the chicken broth, water, soy sauce, and ginger slices to a boil. Add wontons, cooking till they float up. Put in the greens and simmer a bit more.
3. Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls, ensuring a balance of broth, wontons, and greens.
How to Serve Wonton Soup
Typically, Wonton Soup can be served as an appetizer or a standalone meal. It goes well with favorites like a spring roll or stir-fried dishes.
How to Store Wonton Soup
Refrigerate the soup and wontons separately, in air-tight containers. The soup can keep for up to a week, while wontons also last a week if uncooked, and 2 days if cooked.
Tips to Make Wonton Soup
Be sure to seal wontons well to prevent them from opening during cooking. Balance flavors in your broth; not too salty, not too bland.
Variation
For a veggie version, replace pork with tofu, and chicken broth with vegetable broth.
FAQs
1. Can I make wontons ahead?
Yes, you can freeze them and cook directly when needed.
2. Can I use store-bought wontons?
Indeed. Your cooking time may vary as per the package instructions.
3. What can I use as an alternative to ground pork?
Ground turkey, chicken, or even a vegetarian mix can work.